Reggae Legend David Rodigan Curates House of Roots

Are you familiar with the name David Rodigan, a British reggae and dancehall DJ and broadcaster who has been championing Jamaican music on radio for decades?

• Born in Hanover, West Germany, in 1951, Rodigan was raised in Oxfordshire, where he developed a passion for Jamaican music as a schoolboy. • He began DJing at school dances at the age of 15 and later joined Radio London in 1978, before moving to Capital Radio's Roots Rockers. • With a career spanning over four decades, Rodigan has presented shows on various radio stations, including BBC Radio 1Xtra, and has won numerous awards, including the Best Specialist Music Programme award at the Sony Radio Awards.

On Friday, 27 November 2026, David Rodigan will be at Resident Music, Brighton, with his House of Roots project, a limited-edition 7-inch box set featuring remixes of Defected classics by Shy FX, Clipz, and Prince Fatty. Tickets are with the button beside the article. Rodigan's music is a unique blend of reggae, dub, and drum & bass, and his House of Roots project is a celebration of the genres that have continually inspired one another throughout the decades. With his extensive experience and knowledge of Jamaican music, Rodigan's performance is sure to be an exciting and educational experience for fans of all genres.